Early Europe, enshrined in mystery within the megaliths

Author: [USA] Brown, edited by Gao Feng, Wang Honghao
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The volumes of Lost Civilizations showcase the trajectories of the origins and early transformations of civilizations, long forgotten by later generations. Reading them is like adults revisiting old photographs of their childhood—each scene evokes a faint sense of nostalgia. This series can be enjoyed as an art album while also serving as a reference for travelers to the world, helping them understand the must-see historical sites and landmarks. The overall design of Lost Civilizations is commendable, covering various ancient civilizations, including those on both continents. This book is a popular read, yet its content retains a certain level of professionalism, especially when translated into Chinese, which is no easy task. Copying so many illustrations within the book also poses challenges—truly worthy of praise and gratitude.
For many years, a gravel pit near the southwest coast of the English Channel, close to London, and near Boxgrove, has become a treasure trove for archaeologists and paleontologists. They have carefully excavated layers of sediment, uncovering fossils of long-extinct elephants, rhinoceroses, bears, and small rodents. Although they have found many indirect evidence of human activity in the region, such as stone tools and flint fragments, no human remains had been discovered until late 1993. That year, a team led by University College London archaeologist Mark B. Roberts discovered human bones at the site. While the bones provided much information about the earliest Europeans, they did not answer questions about their origins and composition.